Accountants and Auditors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $90,140 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.34
10th percentile $62,660
90th percentile $123,250
Employed locally 1,090
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,660
    25th
    $74,360
    50th (median)
    $90,140
    75th
    $107,700
    90th
    $123,250

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 96% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,380
    Washington $96,180
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $90,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $90,100

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,460
    Human Resources Specialists$84,180
    Compliance Officers$82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts$67,370
    Project Management Specialists$102,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Olympia, WA is $43.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.33 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Olympia, WA is 10.4% above the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Olympia?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $62,660 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,360.